Joseph G. Dray, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on January 11, 2022. He was born on January 31, 1951 in Delphos, OH the son of Richard and Beatrice (Markward) Dray. He was a 1969 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Joe served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked a Whirlpool Corporation for thirty years until he retired in 2011. Joe married Karen Kramb on September 27, 1985 in Fremont, OH and she survives. Joe was a member of the Fremont V.F.W. and the Clyde Eagles and Moose. He enjoyed gardening, going to tag-it sales, cooking and driving his Cadillac. Joe was known for his one liners and will be missed by many.
Joe is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Karen Dray, Fremont; children, Nathan (Jenna) Dray, Columbus, Meredith (Steven) Niederkohr, Carey, OH, Karie Dray, Fremont and Kyle Dray, Cleveland; grandchildren, Siena and Serena Dray, Sophie and Maddox Niederkohr; siblings, Robert (Janie) Dray, Green Springs, David (Karen) Dray and Bev (Dennis) Tuckerman both of Fremont; brothers-in-law, Donald Stines and Greg Bonnell both of Fremont.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sally Stines and Patty Bonnell.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fremont VFW, 204 Birchard Ave, Fremont, OH.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Donor’s Choice.
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Bob HAhn
My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Joe will be greatly missed!
May you RIP, Joe!
Re & Jim Chamberlin
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Monica (Hampsher) Heath
My deepest sympathy. Joe will be missed deeply. Joe and Rusty are having a great reunion.
Lori Gonzales
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Karen.
Kathy Stout
Karen and Family
My sincerest sympathies to you.
This was not news I wanted to hear
after my weekend. Hope he and my Ron are partying like it was 1969.
Brenda
Please accept my sincere sympathy to each of you. Joe was special – his smoke was amazing.
Prayers to all,
Brenda McCraw Anderson
Ashland, Ohio.
Regina M Reed
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. May you cherish his memories forever! Love you!
Gina
Dave and Susie Boda
Our deepest sympathy Karen and Family. Joe was definitely one of a kind and have many great memories of him. Love and Hugs to All.
Dave and Susie
Chuck and Bev Fassnacht
Our sincere condolences to Karen and family. I’m sure that our Aunt Hydie and Uncle Bobo were there to greet their old neighbor.
Alison and Steve Minnich
So sorry to hear about Joe. He took such good care of our Aunt and Uncle. I’m sure if there are lawns in heaven, he is mowing theirs right now.
Hugs Karen and family.
Sandi Cuz Baker Gabel
Prayers and hugs for Karen and the family
Sherry Slaymaker
My prayers and condolences to you Karen, Children and family… You left foot prints in so many people’s lives. RIP JOE, you won’t be forgotten!
Sue Bowden
Keep the special memories you have close to your hearts forever. You are all in my prayers
Jennifer Benavidez
Joe you were one of the coolest dads ever!! I am blessed to have Karie as my friend! You did a great job raising such great kids!! I’m extremely grateful for the gifts you gave me while hanging out. May you rest pain free and always look down on your family and know your destiny was fulfilled!!
Cathi
Karen and the Dray Family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of uncle joe. He was loved by all of us and will be missed
Cathi Bonnell Miller
Lisa Druckenmiller
Karen and family, So sorry for your loss.. my prayers and thoughts are with you all❤️
Mark and Sue Toeppe
Karen, so sorry for your loss. We are sending prayers for his whole family.
Mark & Patty Tight
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karen and the family! Joe will be greatly missed! You have our deepest sympathy’s.
Sandy Copsey
Karen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Kathy Berger
Karen & Family,
We are sad to hear about Joe & he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and have our sympathy.
We love you!
Ron & Kathy Berger
Kay and Jerry Halbeisen
Karen and family
Was saddened to hear of your loss. We pray for strength and peace for you and your family! May he rest in our heavenly Father’s arms! ❤️
Lori Bloom
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy are with Karie and your entire family. Keep your memories close!
Desiree Subsara
Karn, so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your pfamily in prayer.
Andy
To the Dray family, I extend my sincere condolences.
I know you loved your dad.
Andy Mayle
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family with thoughts/prayers–may he rest in peace!!
Michael Amor
So sorry to here another class mate of the class of 1969 passed away. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. RIP Joe
Rod and Renee Jarrett
Karen we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband….sending you prayers and hugs.
Liz Bonnell
Karen & the Dray Family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’ll keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers. May Joe rest in peace.
Marc Schulz
To family and friends, our condolences on Joe’s passing. A longtime friend who will be missed.
Angie (Markward) Sarna
I’m so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Peggy
I am so sorry for your loss Karen and family.
Paula (Britenburg) Robb
Sorry to hear of your loss. It’s never easy losing a loved one. We must remember the good times that will keep them in our hearts. May he rest in peace & prayers for you Vicki & family.
Sandi Reinhard
Karen so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts to your family God bless you. Love your cousin Sandi Reinhard❤
Steve Karlovetz
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe’s family. He will be greatly missed.
Steve Karlovetz and the EZ Shop crew
Becky Rudzik
Karen, we were so hear about your husband. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Greg & Becky